A Balanced Approach for the Modern Writer and Editor
Whether working in a traditional newsroom or as a one-person blogging operation, every good writer needs to become his or her own best editor. Editing for the Digital Age provides editors and writers with the tools necessary to ensure that published material is accurate, readable,... more...

A practical, skill-based introduction to data analysis and literacy
We are swimming in a world of data, and this handy guide will keep you afloat while you learn to make sense of it all. In Data Literacy: A User's Guide , David Herzog, a journalist with a decade of experience using data analysis to transform information into captivating storytelling,... more...

Working for Cameroon state-owned Radio in the 1970s and ‘80s meant toeing the official line and learning not to sing out of tune. While the rather scanty private press that existed at the time was subject to prior censorship, a different kind of censorship – self-censorship prevailed at the Radio where topics for commentaries were vetted by the Minister... more...

Featuring a new code of ethics for journalists and essays by 14 journalism thought leaders and practitioners, The New Ethics of Journalism: Principles for the 21st Century , by Kelly McBride and Tom Rosenstiel, examines the new pressures brought to bear on journalism by technology and changing audience habits. It offers a new framework for making... more...

?An eminently useful text for television and Web journalism. No other text does such thorough job of integrating new media into traditional TV reporting. The authors' blog is a great way to keep updated and introduce current material into the class, and the online interactive workbook has some truly inventive exercises.?
- Michael Cremedas, Syracuse... more...

In the latest installment of the Field Guide series, Fred Bayles takes you step-by-step through the process of identifying and covering the events and issues that matter most to your community. For the five local beats?cops, courts, emergencies, schools, and government?you?ll learn where to go for information and how to organize and present the... more...

Law of Journalism and Mass Communication, Fourth Edition offers a clear and engaging introduction to media law. Authors Robert Trager, Joseph Russomanno, Susan Dente Ross, and Amy Reynolds present comprehensive coverage and analysis of this essential topic to future journalists and media professionals. The text offers an abundance of photos and feature... more...

Now a Major Motion Picture Starring Jonah Hill & James Franco and Distributed by Fox Searchlight Pictures When New York Times reporter Michael Finkel meets accused killer Christian Longo?who has taken on Finkel's identity?his investigation morphs into an unforgettable game of cat and mouse. True Story weaves a spellbinding tale of murder, love,... more...

The Law of Journalism and Mass Communication , Fifth Edition, by Robert Trager, Susan Dente Ross, and Amy Reynolds, offers a clear and engaging introduction to media law with comprehensive coverage and analysis for future journalists and media professionals. Hypothetical ?Suppose? cases at the start of each chapter get students thinking about key... more...